Spondylo-epiphyso-metaphyseal dysplasia: an atypical variant.
In a 12 years, 10 months-old-girl with severe nanism we observed bone changes of unusual spondylo-epi-metaphyseal dysplasia (S.E.M.D.). The metaphyseal and epiphyseal changes in the long bones were symmetrical and mostly rhizomelic - with the involvement of the iliac bones, tarsal bones with irregular lesions and disproportionally long fibulae; these changes confirm the heterogeneity of the disease.
Vichi
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Department of Paediatric Radiology, Meyer Hospital, Florence, Italy.
Salti
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Galluzzi
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Corti
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Carbonai
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D002648:Child; D004392:Dwarfism; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000473:pathology; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000473:pathology; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000473:pathology